SurfaceCycle CareersWater Truck Driver -NC

Position Overview

Delta Contracting Inc is looking for a couple of Water truck Drivers to work our Asphalt Milling Season.  Join our team as a water truck driver and play a vital role in safely transporting water to support our construction projects while getting tons of overtime. 

Essential Job Duties

• Safely operate a water truck to transport water to and from the milling machine job site and designated locations.
• Connect water hose from fire hydrant or other water source to the water truck, and attach the hose from the truck to the milling machine for water filling.
• Assist in controlling the milling machine’s cutting depth and walking alongside the machine during operation.
• Use a shovel to clear millings that may obstruct the milling machine’s operation.
• Mark out manholes and water valves with spray paint to avoid interference with the milling machine.
• Help in changing carbide teeth in the milling machine using traditional or pneumatic hammers, including lifting and moving bit boxes heavy boxes.
• Perform related duties such as preventive maintenance on the water truck.
• Ensure efficient working condition of equipment, performing minor servicing and maintenance or reporting major issues to the supervisor.
• Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of company vehicle, tools, and equipment, and promptly report any safety concerns to management.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Class A or Class B driver’s license with clean driving record.
• Must have the ability to travel for overnight work for extended periods
• Experience in operating water trucks or similar heavy equipment preferred.
• Ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting heavy objects up to 50lbs and operating hand tools.
• Strong attention to safety protocols and procedures.
• Good communication skills and ability to work effectively within a team.
• Flexibility to work in varied weather conditions and irregular hours if necessary.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

• Must tolerate working environment with outside temperatures that include excessive heat, cold, wind, and precipitation.
• Must be able to work outside, around moving objects, vehicles, and machinery with moving parts.
• Must be able to push, pull and lift up to 50 pounds to an overhead position.
• Must be able to stand, walk, kneel, bend, and twist body.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
• Must be able to use both hands and demonstrate good hand-eye coordination.
• Tolerance to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable.
• Potentially exposed to contaminants, such as dust or fumes from exhaust; frequent exposure to hazardous equipment.
• Occasionally work in very bright or very dim lighting conditions.
• Are sometimes exposed to hazardous situations that produce cuts or minor burns.
• Occasionally are exposed to whole body vibration, such as when using a jackhammer.
• May need to work in tight/confined spaces or work areas.
• Must be able to regularly wear personal protective equipment, including hard hats, safety goggles, safety vests and/or ear plugs.

Disclaimer

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job responsibility satisfactorily. This job description is not to be construed as all inclusive. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related task as requested. Reasonable accommodations may be considered and implemented to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Delta Contracting is an Equal Opportunity Employer